Why, how & when to Flirt

Flirting is an art that deserves to be far more widely known and far more often practiced. Here is a short guide.
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Flirting has a bad name. Too often, it seems a supreme form of duplicity, a sly attempt to excite another person and derive gratification from their interest without any corresponding wish to go to bed with them. It looks like a manipulative promise of sexual affection that, at the last moment, leaves its targets confused and humiliated. In our sadness, back home alone after the nightclub or the party, we may rail against the flirt for ‘only’ flirting, when it had appeared there would be so much more. But this kind of pattern represents only one, unedifying and regrettable possibility around flirting. At its best, flirting can be a vital social process that generously lends us reassurance and freely redistributes confidence and self-esteem. The task is not to stop flirting, but to learn how better to practice its most honourable versions.
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[@lorenzog9045]

this channel is really interesting but it always makes me sad. it's just too real.

[@Yararar]

Lorenzo Gurgoglione I don't see it that way. It just reminds me that I'm not the only weird one out there and that gives me hope :)

[@MuppetsSh0w]

Weird, it actually makes me really happy

[@izabella7174]

Lorenzo Gurgoglione what about it makes you sad? I feel contrary.

[@lorenzog9045]

Izabella Wilas it takes the whole illusion of sincere and genuine intentions away. The videos make me realize that people are very selfish and just go after their basic human needs.

[@izabella7174]

Lorenzo Gurgoglione really?! I see it totally differently. It makes be think that at the end of the day we are all seeking acceptance and goodness.

[@TeganBurns]

15% how to flirt 75% Random filler 10% Summary

[@ymican1148]

Tegan Burns haha fillers. So many words used

[@yebuxerius6497]

not even 'how to', i didn't learn anyrhing of it...might just be because I am too stupid

[@lovetrustandpixiedust]

This is The School of Life, a philosophy channel. Not a relationship channel with a corny love guru.

[@thisisntallowed9560]

School forces us to learn with lists. But this video asks you to develop and idea of what is flirting. If you know what is flirting, you can flirt. A girl is not an ''how to do'' list. It's normal human interaction.

[@malachibrown9054]

The Judgemental Cat well the title itself was clickbait. The video did not explain how to flirt. Mainly bounced around the premise of why.

[@sandrapereiiira]

I have a flirty personality (or so I've been told) and my friendly conversations (with maybe a hint of unintentional flirting) always get me in uncomfortable situations where the other person catches feelings or becomes interested in me in a different way just because of how I spoke to them... this is why it's important to check if someone acts that way around everyone or if it's actual flirting

[@LuGravando]

Waste of time

[@egusisoup1826]

I’m sure this video makes you feel great

[@Moriningland]

That’s not cool to play with peoples emotions.

[@luc6284]

​@@Morininglandshe said it's unintentional

[@saintsundere]

This was an interesting, whimsical view of flirting. A good flirt is empathetic, witty, charming, and harmless. The reason why there aren't so many good flirts is because people actually DO use it as a mechanism to get someone to sleep with them. That's why there is a stigma around it. Because people who use words to emotionally manipulate others to get what they want are immoral in modern western society. The video should have explained how to convert the techniques and psychology behind flirting into empathy-based affection for friends, family, and acquaintances. Often, an empathetic, affectionate conversationalist can stir up eroticism/desire/euphoria without ever once having to suggest they would love to sleep with the other person if the stars only aligned. We are so starved for real attention and affection that an attentive, empathetic conversationalist makes us happy.

[@skyejacques]

Perhaps there are other videos that go into that.

[@KGBholland]

Thank you! I've been trying to explain this to people for years. They just think I'm slutty, maybe I am, but flirting is awesome. Socially binding us into a more integrated society.

[@jonathanborrelli2749]

He is so good to speak without saying anything

[@ansonstiles]

Ah, people don't need sex, they just need attention!

[@milczyciel]

welp... can't speak for everyone but it kinda nails it in my case :D

[@JustGotALife]

The "how" part is vaguely explain.Infact it is disguised in a paraxodical theory i.e They love to sleep with us,they wouldn't sleep with us,and the reason why has nothing to do with deficiency on ur part".Which is the what the entire how is in the video. It's basically saying the Theory of Relativity is E = MC^2 . Great you told me answer,but i don't understand it. I don't know what E = MC^2 is just like i don't know how to apply those paradoxical concepts in conversation because you never elaborate it. The simply explains nothing about "How" , which basically makes understanding why and when completely useless. Its just one more video that vomits 6:41 minutes trying to make you feel something of value is spoken while in reality you won't be able to put that into use ever. I like this channel videos but it just becoming one of those channels which have skilled in how to talk out of there ass and captivate ppl's attention by appealing visuals.

[@poelimanjo]

Thank you for pointing that out

[@andregomezmercado1183]

This talks about the concept why is good to recieve them rather than how to actually give them

[@matilda4406]

We should be grateful to good flirts and try to be good flirts ourselves.... love it ! hahahha

[@sixteenstringjack]

Getting my dating advice from Alain de Botton - that old lady-killer....

[@Leothecommenter]

Yeah right! People should listen to Patrice O'Neil on the subject, a real pimp

[@mathieubergeron2618]

Each video of school of life seems way too idealist about the way it describes life. The basis may be good, and the intention too, but in my eyes, these videos are selling an illusion of society.

[@jaredmanley6915]

Mathieu Bergeron I think the point is that it wouldn't be an illusion if more people did this

[@egusisoup1826]

@@jaredmanley6915 “War wouldn’t happen if no wars happened”. “Everyone would be flirting artists if they just were”

[@Ptrrrrrrrr]

To those who think they don't know how to flirt: usually you do know how to flirt. It's hardwired into our social interactions. There are just many different flavors of flirting: sincere compliments, sexual innuendos or suggestions, or even simple physical proximity or eye contact can be flirting. The important thing is not to suppress one's natural tendency to display this behavior out of fear of rejection: if you want to compliment someone's looks or clothes, just do so. If you want to sit a little closer to someone who smells nice, go ahead. If you want to talk to someone all evening, that's fine -- it's perfectly healthy. I think the people who think they can't flirt are simply a bit too rational about it. It's not some sequence of actions that results in successful flirting, it's much simpler than that: it is allowing your attraction to influence your behavior. It doesn't require you take action, it requires a degree of letting go.

[@1995josi1995]

This comment was MUCH more helpful than the video; thank you!

[@lunebug00]

Peter Saarloos Whoa... you've opened my eyes. I was beginning to regret clicking on this video, but now I don't, because then I wouldn't have seen your comment

[@pigeonwing9172]

nice

[@Plant_Parenthood]

Rishabh Prasad learning opportunity!

[@Nabium]

This comment should be under every sad "how to approach girls" video that is out there on youtube. Most people who fear rejection has probably pushed to hard. I find that most men who are frustrated about flirting, don't at all know how to see things from a women's perspective. What kind of behavior would you like to be met with from a stranger? What kind of behavior would you feel is appropriate from a colleague you'll be forced to be in the same room as in the future? There is something in between not having the guts to talk to a girl, and desperately beg for a date within the first minute. It's the gentle smile, signifying you enjoy her company, it's the pleasant conversation, and then it's the occasional sassy remarks and wit that occurs naturally in the situation. You usually don't get rejected from doing these. No matter how ugly and awkward you are, people won't hate you for being pleasant towards them. Rejection comes when it becomes unpleasant for the other person. When you put the other person in an unpleasant situation by pushing too hard.

[@1106pianolover]

So it's basically like learning to see people as artwork that can be appreciated without being touched. That's kind of beautiful.

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

As is your comment.

[@soiona]

*Good flirting at play*

[@anaklusmosgreek3198]

But i can work my way to ask to touch right?

[@mac1bc]

@@anaklusmosgreek3198 the only thing you are allowed to ask to touch is the arm or hand. If they are not comfortable around you, you won't be able to touch much more.

[@BenyaminLorit]

@@dumfriesspearhead7398 I see you wasted no time to try out what you just learned, eh? Lmao

[@jacobopstad5483]

I love this! It shows how good flirting is actually a selfless act. It's about making the other person feel attractive.

[@likearollingstone007]

Try explain that to your wife

[@Luna-rp1rm]

Bet

[@amarillo856]

@@bobbyboygaming2157 I totally agree with your point. However it kinda reiterated the point that it’s all about making the other feel physically validated.

[@Thepissheadman]

@@amarillo856 .

[@roidesnoirs_officiel]

Yes and no. Most of times in flirt, the person doesn't want you to show her that she is attractive, because this person doesn't care about your opinion and doesn't think the same about you. So I kinda disagree with the video. it would be true if everybody had low self esteem.

[@Kingbird66]

hi (sorry for bad english)

[@elierreyes9287]

Jimmy np

[@Kingbird66]

Thx b0ss

[@gitadine]

Why is this cracking me up so much? 😂😂😂

[@ivansalamon7028]

My thoughts exactly.

[@elierreyes9287]

St Vincent

[@RandomProjectsatHome]

how normal people flirt: You have beautiful a smile. We should go and coffee soon. how i flirt: Without mucus, the stomach would digest itself.

[@M3l_0N666]

Hey, to an intellectual, that would be good conversation. Who wants to hear the same old cli che? Or talk about the whether? Most of my life is being alone and sitting in silence simply because I value actual conversation about something interesting. The 1 dimensional world around me is the same old repeating pattern and there is no way in hell I want to have a relationship with it. Ie, boring people, so yes do yell me about anatomy.

[@Random545esZoomy]

@@M3l_0N666 or maybe you would have to try and get to know them better so you can talk with them about your common interests? socializing shouldn't be so hard...

[@M3l_0N666]

@@Random545esZoomy maybe for you it isn't. When I talk with someone the idea that I have to engage in regular chit chat, actually feels draining. And I specifically get annoyed when people talk to me about things I already know in a patronizing way. I get that alot simply because I look far younger than I am, so people seem to think I'm some school boy with no life experience. People literally have asked me what grade I'm in. And I get put off by the same old cli ches. I want to talk to that one person who has the balls to be otherwise. But everyone is so afraid and tryna stick to social norms, bah! People need to realize we're not bound by anything, only our own foolishness, and we can let go if we just say enough.

[@Wreckz_Tea]

Well looky there. I learned something new today

[@quatermoosh6624]

@@M3l_0N666 howd you go to the 1d world?

[@jakewilliams9811]

I'm wondering if the School of Life will ever make videos based around children? How we should speak to them and act towards them, how to better understand them. The videos would be interesting and I know I'd watch them!

[@theschooloflifetv]

Thanks - we will one day.

[@Yararar]

Jake Williams that's a good point. I always feel kinda awkward when speaking to kids!

[@namitawali5314]

Wow! That was a great suggestion!

[@sansculottist]

You can find some ideas on how to behave towards kids in the Psychotherapy playlist! :)

[@ConnieBach]

We live in times where we feel have to learn to talk to kids... is that a good or bad thing, not sure.

[@commenter2497]

Would have liked to have seen examples of bad flirting to compare and contrast the two from each other but still enjoyable.

[@loonaticaaron]

Joseph Hunt based on this video, I'd say that bad flirting is making comments of no substance or imagination.

[@fortitude120]

+Commander Shepard It's not flirting, it's just stating the facts

[@cdrthire]

The video suggests that bad flirting would be the case where the person does not manifest the lack of intent of having sex, ergo leaving the other person confused. The video also suggests that it is indeed a tricky deed, maybe they should have chosen better words to explain that. As I understand it, good flirting is a skill to be had as a receiver as well.

[@pinkfink16]

I'd say bad flirting is stalking women or cat calling. Kind of was hoping they'd mention that.

[@iamjustamazin]

Being a guy, I can tell you is that as long as you are extremely confident and attractive (and maybe wealthy) you can get away even with the worst type of flirting. In fact, you do not have to even do anything, and women will giggle and blush as if you just complimented them. But if you are less attractive, less confident and poor, whatever comes out of your mouth or whatever you try to communicate through your body language will be (EDIT: or can be) interpreted as creepy.

[@BungarangYT]

this makes a ton of sense. I’ve always been good at flirting with friends, older women, and women in relationships because there were no expectations and I could express my attraction openly. Flirting is to show appreciation without expecting anything in return

[@videosaleatoriosue603]

Eu

[@eli7527]

same

[@princevesperal]

Indeed, it's actually easier when there is zero chance that it could go further. As a younger man, you can go all out with older, married women. You can overtly flirt with them, and they'll know it's meant to be flattering without being taken too seriously.

[@nestidaniel]

Same here. When I feel I want something more than that, I start to be rational instead of using what has already worked before. Just let yourself go..

[@sloth0708]

I mean yeah but that just means you need to harness that or youre just admitting that you have the power but are too afraid to channel it! believe in yoself and flirt off of your confidence, not just because there's no risk!

[@Andrew-xo3uv]

I'm kind of....lost. Don't exactly understand what was trying to be conveyed in this vid.

[@PogieJoe]

That's how I feel about half of these videos. Sometimes they try so hard to show a different perspective that they just end up talking in odd circles. They always get me thinking about how I think about the topic though, which is why I keep coming back.

[@caseyharrington4947]

That flirting is one person pointing out why another is attractive and boosting that persons confidence. So we should all flirt to boost eachother's confidence

[@adaode3413]

T2long saame! im so confused right now!

[@woodman2855]

T2long I guess it all depends on how much you can relate to what he's saying. I personally relate to what he's saying as I'd say I'm quite a flirtatious person myself and understand how it feels. So it all depends on perspective really.

[@PogieJoe]

I see in concept what they're trying to say, but these videos always start with these "universal" statements that I'm just supposed to agree with before they explain their side of things. For example, at the beginning of this video I'm supposed to agree that A) I'm always upset at myself when I flirt because it usually goes poorly. B) I thinking flirting is ineffective. and C) My flirtations are inherently sexual None of which I inherently agree with. They then proceed to explain to me that flirting is good, that everyone should do it because it makes the other people feel good (also not inherently true, such as with catcalling) etc. So while these videos are well-produced, well-animated, and sound flowery, I think most of them are poorly-written with some really good ideas burrowed deep inside. 🙂

[@fandju111]

Regular naps prevent old age, especially if you take them while driving.

[@CorbbinGoldsmith]

Made my day!

[@mac1bc]

Good advice.

[@languagelover9170]

AXAXAXAAXAX

[@elijiahrave]

Nominated for Best Life Hack

[@fieryspy6414]

Not in a Tesla

[@temirlankasmaliev9322]

Girl accidentally notices me: 👀 Me: Oh my, am I getting married soon? 🗿😀

[@temirlankasmaliev9322]

Nah, I think I’m too dumb for a relationship

[@moirandlovu5975]

Loool

[@simonasfaw9450]

Sooo true 😆

[@jesssandhu9432]

😂😂😂

[@래모루래모로]

@@temirlankasmaliev9322 same bru

[@laurenulyashkin1036]

Easy solution? Never think of sex as guaranteed. There you go, now you can flirt in peace.

[@ermine9073]

I hereby dub thee Lauren Forrest The Genius. Give this person an award!

[@likearollingstone007]

Well, even in a relationship sex is not guaranteed. So this one is covered

[@horuzaniki4423]

🙏

[@dalexplym4882]

So who thinks of sex as guaranteed? Kind of a pointless suggestion for most people.

[@ashley1872]

@The Urban Bourbon Bloke incels are not people though

[@davidndiulor8428]

Who here just doesn't have a clue how to flirt?

[@Emil-yd1ge]

I have a clue but I'm either shy or drunk to hell.

[@memc4903]

Just be genuinely nice to people. Apparently that's flirting. I've been called a flirt for saying "thank you" and smiling. Maybe that's why i never get dates... I'm very nice to people I don't have any interest in. But I generally ignore people I am interested in because I'm so intimidated. It's a great life.

[@ZizooMoDaI]

mem c Yeah, I'm sorry but this is your fault. If you find other humans genuinely interesting, or want them to feel confident in their strengths, that is obv flirting. You should *only* try to convey those feelings to people who seem too amazing to need to hear it from you. Duh. :) But seriously, for this reason I've found it worthwhile to learn to probe for emotional vulnerability and my own degree of influence on the people I admire. Even if you're not trying to flirt (or it doesn't go anywhere), it's really rewarding to lift up someone you had thought was above your reach.

[@benmjt]

It's more about being playful, but there's an element of simply being nice and friendly.

[@Emil-yd1ge]

I fell in a love with a beautiful danish girl who was *REALLY* nice to all people, including me. That made her very attractive, but she wasn't interested in me :/.

[@ChindiChitranna]

editing is very impressive :) Your editor must be charging good $$$$ for this great work. Excellent

[@andresoares6156]

The editor: Being paid? Whats that? Hahahajajajaj

[@user-hg2qi8bl2f]

@@andresoares6156 do you need therapy?

[@cribbycrabby7321]

@@user-hg2qi8bl2f please get me one

[@user-hg2qi8bl2f]

@@cribbycrabby7321 Sorry cant get you one!

[@иудаэукариот]

Your comment is edited fine too *badumts*

[@itsthevoiceman]

If flirting is an art, then I've been equipped with only crayons and the lack of ability to stay in the lines.

[@M3l_0N666]

Thats a quote that is.

[@siksparnis3434]

you completely missed the point of your own sentence

[@craigkeller]

And you missed the point of your name

[@autumnsimms3402]

LOL.

[@Wreckz_Tea]

Broken crayons too amiright

[@sandram5062]

At first I couldn't really understand this concept of flirting. I always thought flirting was preliminary to a romantic involvement, leading to getting to know each other better, a few dates, etc. The idea in this video is so interesting because it presents flirting as something good by itself, a social interaction that can boost people's self-image through the eyes of another person.

[@Telpiun]

I still don’t understand guys 😭 If you flirt with someone to make them feel attractive but then when they try to move things forward you decline, doesn’t it imply that you didn’t mean anything you said about them?

[@choco-sc2dl]

@@Telpiun No, it really doesn't. Attraction is a neat thing but sometimes people just aren't compatible. Does that mean the person who flirted lied about liking the things they liked about their crush? Most likely not. You can feel attracted to someone and appreciate them but not engage with them romantically/commit to them if you're incompatible and that's okay (...unless you're incompatible because it's cheating ofc then why would you flirt in the first place..). It's equally understandable to feel bad about a rejection, but in normal situations it doesn't say much about you as a person.

[@heartofartichoke4340]

@@Telpiun yes. Agree.

[@Nerf_Jeez]

:)))

[@2girls1coop]

@@Telpiun I would argue in some senses that it’s like being a hype man. One of the best friends and flirts I’ve ever made was like a hype woman. It did not matter who you were, what age or where, it was “LETS GO” everywhere she went.

[@1chaplain]

"Do you like me?" "Nah, i just like your shoes" "Oh"

[@PlsWaLuigiDomMe]

I like to act smart and watch school of thought when in all reality I am actually dumb as shit and can hardly keep up.

[@MrT133]

And so are all of the other people here, fret not :D

[@etarietem6054]

Pls WaLuigi Dom Me remember ignorance come from laziness, the reason you can't keep up is because you have knowledge gaps and are to lazy to fill them in.

[@vincesc720]

The more you watch, the easier it will be to grasp

[@andyc9902]

Me too mate mee too

[@M3l_0N666]

I believe Hawking had a quote, saying, the greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it's the illusion of knowledge. So be prepared to be beaten over the head whenever you talk to intellectuals.

[@88pie88]

"hey, I would like to sleep with you, but I do not have the time to do it" boom, amazing flirt.

[@LuGravando]

Rude

[@drinducg]

They actually said that in the video 😂

[@suhasop4919]

Based

[@nternetrat]

boom

[@astronaut6418]

Amazing how I was actually focused on this video, but I ended up feeling like I knew even less than before

[@metaDeWeta]

Knowing that you do not know something can be more valuable than knowing something.

[@M3l_0N666]

Probably because the video describes the nature and science behind what it is, and what most people do, is simply whatever the modern day trend to go about it, is. Which is probably not at all like the video. My best advice, teach yourself to understand people and how they function. That way you'll know how to filter out the crap and know what the best approach should be. Of course, if your up for the task.

[@ja4309]

Yeah I'd say flirting really depends on your style and the vibe both of you are giving off. If you're keen enough, you can feel for yourself if it's ok to flirt with them or not based on how both of you interact

[@midsfb]

He said a lot of words with out saying anything at all

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Just title of this video stresses me out.

[@adamreiland4630]

then try watching Improvement pill's videos on social skills

[@acharich]

Trumped..!

[@ryanwhitfield100]

God, I can relate...

[@abelvillagrana1997]

Micah Buzan you don't look attractive. That's why.

[@abelvillagrana1997]

Micah Buzan cus your stupid

[@aaron-4062]

You just fucking described flirting without telling me how to actually fucking do it. I honestly don't give a fuck what the deeper implications are I just want to fucking get a girlfriend.

[@caseyharrington4947]

Robert Green -Art of Seduction

[@erics9801]

Calm down, Figglehorn. Maybe one day, you'll recognize that the world doesn't always give explicit directions..

[@caseyharrington4947]

Just because the world doesn't come with an instruction manual doesn't mean there aren't any

[@caseyharrington4947]

Just because the world doesn't come with an instruction manual doesn't mean there aren't any

[@erics9801]

Casey Harrington Whatever floats your boat

[@elenaaguilarcastillo1932]

I’ve noticed a lot of comments of people saying that this video has a lot of needless “filler” or “is a whole lot of nothing”- even click bait. But I strongly disagree. Firstly, the “why”, “how” and “when” are addressed. WHY: because it helps boosts other people’s self esteem and self worth. Being flirted with can make you feel desirable, something we tend to forget in our day to day lives. HOW: by subtly letting know the things you find great about them, their charms, their quirks- qualities that will remind them of the goodness they posses. But, you must also make it clear that acknowledging these traits doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to sleep with them. WHEN: they gave a few examples: while you’re at a a corner shop or cleaning around the office AKA casual settings. Let’s remember that flirting doesn’t always have to be extremely sexually charged. Also, this channel isn’t the direct how to/instructional video type. It lets its audience make their own interpretation of the content they create!

[@jonwcs5842]

Learn to dance, not the typical "freestyle floor bumping" dance, but w timing & count WITH the music, the floor, & a partner. A good dancer has lots of communication w/out ever saying a word. And...boy is it fun.

[@ankiemightprobablybeankie2898]

omg ur so right!!!

[@user-my8qj]

I disagree because they weren't specific and we definitely fell for click bate because most of us clicked on the video to know the answers but as you said this channel let us make our interpretation and doesn't give us clear answers or rules, but most people don't want clear questions and unclear answers.

[@julienleboulch7747]

true but the title is kinda tricky because it allows us to think that it's gonna be something really practical like a high school class of mathematic where you learn when to use a special reasonning for a special type of problem.

[@jimmyt7758]

And that’s why I love this channel so much hahah

[@jayfawn8478]

CEO and cleaner? seems it only happened in porno with awful plot

[@calmcall2763]

Every porno has an awful plot lol.

[@donovansandoval2561]

CalmCall "This isn't a beach it's Bath tub"

[@JoeSacamano]

In fact it happens in several cases of sexual harassment.

[@theawesomeboy8888]

What? Porn has plot!? I never noticed...

[@brian77771]

Does anyone actually take any notice of the story lines in a porn video,or do they just jump straight to the sexual scenes,that's what i do any way

[@lasciviouspaine]

I would like to think of flirting as a way of appreciating someone’s value as a potential partner. It is playfully alluding to sex. I do not see it as entirely innocent and it’s foolish to think that. As most things with humans, it is all circumstantial. One cannot assume that because we both are involved in other relationships with different people that we are not serious or interested in pursuing more. It seems a bit naive to assume all flirting is just play and shouldn’t really be encouraged as how damaging it can be to people who are truly interested in pursuing a relationship with someone who is using them to boost their own ego. It can also be devastating to the partners of people involved. I am a huge flirt and have been made aware of the harm it caused to people i had been in a relationship with and to others who were trying to initiate a relationship. People get hurt and it’s not nice.

[@Tommykee999]

if u were a curved function I would love to be your derivative so I can tangent to em curves. I will now leave life is pain

[@soulbelly7671]

That is bad flirting... and not why you think

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

Now this... this... well...

[@valb5437]

This is how I imagine math teachers flirt.

[@pikachulove5468]

I would love to fit my squares within those obtuse angles, and get them equated to the power of 3. I don't know math.. I'm sorry. >__

[@Yotrymp]

Sine here, in blood. - Satan

[@jovannyortega1258]

he never explains how or when to flirt just tells you what it is and why to do it. The videos title is misleading.

[@bokeemblankenship1963]

jovanny ortega you get what you look for my nigga look for the vaule

[@lambusaab]

jovanny ortega we all are different. The point is that there is no standard procedure.

[@Codiggity369]

fucking agreed!

[@oranbrie]

oh well the video is still amazing though :)

[@arbitrary18]

Sure he does. He says that you need to (1) say that you want to sleep with him/her (2) explain that you won't (3) explain that it's not due to his/her fault that you won't. You could flirt by saying "I want to sleep with you, but I won't because

[@devilsadvocate7690]

I think the biggest obstacle to flirting is that people fear the person will be insulted or nauseated by the implication. So it’s up to people to believe that others want to be flirted with.

[@ult1mate971]

I've always wanted to know how your life is, knowing all this stuff about life

[@sael40]

There's a whole team and quite a lot of researching happening behind these videos, not only one person... (I suppose)

[@DJNHmusic]

I know you from TF2

[@Fankas2000]

*SPOILER ALERT* they dont

[@kamkox9273]

ult1mate bc you have a "none" threatening demeanor. ..good traits.

[@TourAbsurd]

The introduction uses such a bizarre definition of flirting. It certainly doesn't have that connotation to most of the people I know.

[@theschooloflifetv]

OK, thanks for filling us in.

[@ajnode]

I agree. While I loved the video, flirting the way I use it and everyone I know uses it, refers to the sexual chatting that precedes a sexual encounter (kissing, fucking etc.), rather than strictly a teasing experience. (Sydney, Australia) For example, if two people were flirting, I might expect the encounter to conclude with either making out, exchange contact info or fucking... or a future date.

[@MaximC]

ajnode​ Isn't flirt defined by the uncertainty of how it will end?

[@xUsuSx]

I don't think it's that simple, there's lots of different reasons to flirt and not all are to show romantic interest. It's all about context really.

[@nemos422s]

it applies in some scenarios because not everyone flirts for romantic purposes sometimes people flirt for free stuff or special treatment

[@kittypie7864]

This is really interesting, flirting does raise self-esteem, but normally I won't flirt back to guys that I'm not into, because I don't want to give wrong signals and hurt them even more , it's like playing a game with them.

[@necrospaaw8656]

you are a wonderful woman. i wish my crush was more like you!

[@Pitoeng1]

Ellie Michealis that good

[@thelarstone6711]

There are men who also play with woman when it comes to flirting. It's not a nice move anyway. Just be honest about what you want. If you don't want Sex or intimicy and you notice the other person you are flirting with is probably misunderstanding your signals, just make it clear.

[@yungdomino4718]

@@necrospaaw8656 F

[@skyejacques]

I agree with what you say. It is perfectly okay to be discerning with how we interact with others. A lot of people drain energy and aren't really worth it. Flirt only with people who radiate light :)

[@ellipsisms]

Maybe it's because I'm the most unflirty person on Earth, but what exactly is the point of flirting if you're not interested? I understand that sometimes it's useful for waiters, bartenders, retailers and people who work with the public to flirt because it makes people buy whatever you tell them or tip you more, but in every other setting it's quite useless unless you want something. And yes, I watched the video. Good flirts want to point out your attractiveness, but doesn't that sound a bit like pity? You're not interested but yet you still act like you are to make the other person feel better about themselves. Personally, I'd rather you just gtfo or tell me I'm fug if you're not interested, to be quite honest. People need to be more realistic and direct in dating, as flirting pointlessly can confuse the recipient and give them mixed signals.

[@hetnaphtom1349]

Sara S. Finally someone who's making sense around here.

[@utvara1]

Sara S. i flirt because I am bored and wanna make girls react to stuff I say.

[@americo_san]

Sara S... Agreed! (also an unflirty here lol) In fact I think the same way but when we are more direct and straight talk many people get afraid and refuse immediately. They think it too creep, too "aggressive" WTF! And I don't mean "Hey, gourgeous, let's have sex". I mean simple words showing affection or interest. By the way, or maybe they're too immature to deal with reality or they want all that Hollywood crap, with fantasy, as far from reality they can go, unfortunately. And as you said, flirting pointlessly can confuse. Really.

[@TylerjX5]

Your bluntness is quite attractive.

[@truebut3243]

TylerjX5 are you a girl and are you serious?

[@АлександарЦветановић]

I had a date the other day, the first one I had after a 8 year relationship and it totally crushed me. I kept getting these mixed signals that he was interested romantically, just so it would turn out he was looking for "friendship" after ghosting my messages the day after. I'm actually perfectly fine with not being everyone's type. It's the lack of transparency and petty excuses that's hurtful. You can't just throw a hook so you can have a nice time and not expect the other person to get attached. Even if you had changed your mind, tell it as it is and let the other person at least get away with their dignity. I find the whole friendzoning thing insulting.

[@zackzaktm2758]

You make a really great point about the dichotomy between selflessly giving confidence boosters to others and ‘leading them on’. I really don’t know what the difference is… I guess just being mindful of the situation? In the context of a date with someone you want to ‘friendzone’ i think it is much more clearly NOT a good time to flirt. But between friends or acquaintances, where interest hasn’t been established it can be nice and not have so much potential to hurt someone

[@skyejacques]

Most people need to mature emotionally and heal whatever it is that makes them scared to speak the truth. That's what that is. Unhealed trauma or arrogance

[@1gunsalute101]

The problem is you're not offering them a way out. They probably *were* attracted to you, that's why they went on a date in the first place. Chances are, something happened that made them think the relationship wasn't going to work, maybe you're not available on tuesdays and that's the day they're available most, so they need a partner that's available on tuesdays (just an example). This is of no fault of your own and doesn't speak to your attractiveness, but now their interest has wained and you have shown manic attachment issues, causing the situation to be awkward because now they want out but you won't let them. The best advice I've ever received is to practice detachment. You don't even have to let go of your desire to be with that person, but you have to let go of your attachment to the outcome. If you text them, you have to be willing to accept the fact that they may not text you back.

[@АлександарЦветановић]

​@@1gunsalute101 what you're saying makes total sense, but trust me when I say - that was really not the case here. I am very much aware of my tendency to attach, but nevertheless tend to be respectful and mindful of others' boundaries. I would never agree or decide to "push" things if I didn't feel like there was an initial response. As for why he's agreed to go on a date, one can only guess really - he could've felt lonely at the time, bored, horny, you name it. I mean, it was a long time ago anyway, I don't even think about it, but it surely was a thing back then. A good wake up call as well as to why I have a tendency to expect things from total strangers. I did speak to my therapist about it and is something that's been a constant struggle for me but I'm slowly turning around. Thank you for being willing to share your insight, it was very helpful.

[@LoverIsaDayy]

Yeah as the comment above said, it’s a game. You need to show independence but also show that you find them attractive. Dates are romantic, so it meant the guy liked you and he changed his mind which sucks, it’s happened to me and they make BS excuses but I rather move on than keep pressing since they don’t make the effort. I hope your dating life is getting better now

[@Incognit0777]

I'm supposed to be flirting but this one girl keeps kicking my ass...

[@FroshStache]

Sunix Y thevagina27?

[@mr.i6527]

Sunix Y The legend 27

[@huahujpo4097]

is it thevagina27!?

[@bins1]

OK3Y Lol 😂

[@user-tz6nu6wi1p]

is it the Feminist27?

[@MrJBS1978]

That seems strange.. do people really go home after the bar and dwell on a casual flirt that didn't materialize? Don't gotta beat yourself up, just better luck next time.

[@spraynardkruger6236]

everyone who watches these are beta cucks thats why

[@NaikoArt]

beta cucks lmao

[@spraynardkruger6236]

Naiko like and subscribe my videos

[@sicarius9156]

so, you must be self aware then

[@LisaNarozhnykh]

+spraynardKruger Really? So that's the 21st century...I don't like it. Those people who watch "this" are those who try to understand life better. We have ethics here in Germany, and our teacher compares it to a rabbit: We live on a rabbit between his fur, and we don't care what happens outside our world. But those who try to understand life and find a reason for everything are those who climb up the hair. Sorry if there are some mistakes, I'm in 8th grade currently, germany, and my English still isn't that good to explain such things.

[@xFersureMatt]

What I got from this video is, good flirting is when you like someone and express that through sincere motives to get to know the other human as a human with no sexual interest in them. Pretty much showing appreciation for another human and displaying to them how great they are, but at the same time respecting boundaries and being completely fine that the other person doesn't like you in a sexual manner?... was i close to what the video said?

[@threat645]

xFersureMatt Got emmmm

[@poelimanjo]

I got it so much better now

[@CorbbinGoldsmith]

Good flirting is when you are attractive, and the person you're flirting with is also attractive, and hopefully not easily offended, and ends up in two people, who would otherwise not sleep with each other due to social boundaries, not sleeping with each other. Case closed.

[@EricHrahsel]

Tf is wrong with this video

[@thriftyfreebies]

I think it was more about a bit of harmless flirting with the intention of making somebody feel good about themselves (desirable), without the intention of receiving something in return for it (a date/sex, for example).

[@AbsurdExistentialist]

As someone who doesn't date or flirt due to serious intimacy issues, I found this video extremely informative, helpful, and inspirational. Thank you. :)

[@CorbbinGoldsmith]

Someone understands!

[@aurorachocolategallery6100]

Yes.

[@dion5736]

Get sum bitches mf

[@AbsurdExistentialist]

@@dion5736 lmao working on it!

[@katiacraig7758]

I think that the message they were trying to send in this video is about respect more than flirt. If we respect all people around us and perceive them as interesting and worthy of a genuine conversation, then communication and relationships become much more fulfilling and pleasant. Flirting, in my opinion, is a little more intimate and is only supposed to happen between two people attracted to each other.

[@superpayaseria]

I think most people need taught to be supportive of other peoples attractions whether ur personally interested in them or not. Like still just oh thank u hun ur so sweet, but I'm just not interested. Stuff like that.

[@Xlife018]

Unfortunately, not everyone deserves a genuine conversation as they lack the ability to actually listen. However, I admire your positive thinking.

[@Jamsessionroom1337]

@@Xlife018 She's actually being negative, she's refusing reciprocal intimacy because of non-attraction. That's toxic imo. Intimacy doesn't mean you have to sleep with someone. it really just means being close to someone. If that's for a 5-3 min conversation and is too much for someone then they really don't understand or care to understand intimacy or respect. I can respect my managers for years and never be intimate, but one day after a intimate conversation I can realize that they're being disingenuous and that I know I'll never really be all that close to them, or that they're great and knowledgeable helpful people who have a genuine care for good workers.

[@mattpassos5689]

How do you know both are attracted to each other without flirting?

[@pablorios4444]

nah you didn't get it, good flirting is a good thing don't get confused with conversation, it's part of it but you don't necessarily need to be attracted to someone to flirt

[@Brex10]

I feel like what you talked about was just, complimenting people Ive always thought of flirting as something you do with people you do very much intend to go further and pursue a Romantic and/orsexual relationship with. I've certainly never heard of it having the implication that its NOT going to get to that point, if you don't intend to get to that point its not flirting, its just being complimentary. Edit: I just googled the definition, and it matches up with what you said, but at the same time ive never seen or heard of it being used in that way before, i feel like this is one of those things where definitions change? Like, do couples not flirt with eachother? In ways that very much do have intent? Do people not flirt when on dates with people they do intend to seriously pursue? I've seen my parents flirt with each other many times and i know its not in a way thats like "oh but i can't, there's won't be anything that comes of this" hell, unfortunately I've heard things happening that were a result of the flirting.

[@bananatempura_id]

Sometime the video are so philosopical that i don't get it, Some practical example would be nice.

[@pedrohenriquepolidomingos6426]

Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous ft. Timbaland, pay attention to lyrics

[@icemorewaterless]

One-sentence summary: you're more get laid if you flirt with the person without consciously wanting to get laid (though unconsciously permitted to). 100% true.

[@penafielpanfiulopancrasio9271]

That's how I got out of the friendzone

[@egusisoup1826]

Engage in self deception is what you’re saying

[@skerion7956]

Thats not even remotely close to what the video is saying

[@pratyushtripathy5481]

Am i the only one who didn't understand even a bit!!??

[@lulylulyanka2676]

I'm asexual. BUT I flirt , a lot with anyone and anything. I don't understand what is sexually attractive, I flirt by telling a person what i actually like about them , like their kindness. sometimes I feel like I like them and so I tell them that i like them, I feel like i should share my positive thoughts about them and give them a might needed confident boost. naturally this causes a lot of confusion in a persons mind, so Yes I do get crushed on a lot, and yes a lot of times the people that i never intended to get any closer than a maybe deep friendship come and tell me that they love me. I always take their feelings seriously and reply softly and kindly with a slight rejection or without a rejection at all , allowing them to feel as they are without shaming them but making it obvious that nothing could have grown out of this since there are many reasons. Sometimes it's from the same sex, and then they feel disgusting about themselves, so I make sure to reassure them that it is not true. sometimes It's someone older then me , and then they feel bad. I make so to tell them it's not bad either [ since i am the one being a total flirt]. I don't flit with anyone younger then me though...I am young myself that would be creepy lol.

[@TheArtofInternet]

luly lulyanka youre and odd one arent you.

[@lulylulyanka2676]

odd, but positive

[@TheArtofInternet]

luly lulyanka I suppose that's true enough haha.

[@lulylulyanka2676]

Asexual a-lack off sexual-sexuality. It's not my fault your tiny little brain can't understand simple words and terms so you put everyone in a fucking "snoflake made up sexuality group". I'm quite alright, if you didn't know the males are the ones that are suppose to get hormonal check in case of asexuality. females tend to be more asexual , and more bisexual then men and it's normal. was that too complex for your tiny little brain to understand?

[@altaroffire56]

I'm glad to read about this in such a positive way. Keep being yourself.

[@DavidNightingale001]

1) Be handsome. 2) Be attractive. 3) Don't be unattractive.

[@bartelgrant]

incel

[@bubbyskittles4802]

Ah, you must be one of those “red pill” people, aren’t you

[@hungjaketranquang4365]

@@bubbyskittles4802 you must be fun at parties

[@G73Server]

that is very wrong. there is much more to it than that. its just an excuse for People that have poor social skills. sincerely, an attractive person that cannot flirt

[@angelobarros3499]

2 true

[@User-to7nb]

Wow. The School of Life actually uploads videos periodically? I'm a new subscriber and this is AWESOME. Thanks creators!

[@theschooloflifetv]

We upload at 2pm Mon, Wed, Fri GMT.

[@studioghibili2092]

i agree with 90% of what you say and thats good enough for me ....good work .

[@danielbee]

Sometimes it's good to seek out contradictory information - if you 90% disagree that's also good!

[@jamestyson6767]

Fajer njr a periolodically long time

[@thamizhiniyanmr9225]

It is so embarrassing how quickly I clicked this video

[@Palpantinos]

video title is misleading, the video itself didn't show us either how or when to flirt but mostly why we flirt, and in such a confusing way...

[@MzFoRi3]

You're a bad flirt🌚

[@x.c_black]

you didn't think about it deeply enough. all three are weaved into one explanation.

[@SgtMacska]

I agree with you and this turns me on but I won’t shag you because the world is misfortunately aligned. I hope this thought gives you pleasure. Cheers

[@marcelinomoreno6467]

You don't deserve a Rick on your profile

[@210nitrous]

perhaps you are not ready to grasp the content of this video... like myself

[@embrio.]

Flirting and complimenting are not the same thing...

[@elizaash358]

So true!😃

[@likearollingstone007]

Boommm !!

[@PlanterMan]

Though they are only a shade off of each other, and a compliment can become a flirt with a simple intonation along with body language and eye contact.

[@harshjain3122]

Bruh, depends. Make a deep eye contact while giving a very specific compliment to her. That's gonna open both of u for physical contact and in turn physical flirting. Plus girls give out very slight hints and touches in name of flirt.

[@morning5tarr]

You're very intelligent 😘

[@ahmedshinwari]

So conclusion is: Just keep flirting even when you are in a relationship. Good bye sanity.

[@theschooloflifetv]

Flirting in the sense of reminding others of their likeability - NOT in the sense of unnerving your partner with threats of departure.

[@sethbowling]

@@lumminha *Compliment

[@lumminha]

@@sethbowling Thank you. I'll reply again so it makes sense.

[@lumminha]

Good bye self sanity, other person in relationship sanity and possibly the person you're flirting with sanity too! How about complimenting them then? flirt fləːt/Submit verb gerund or present participle: flirting 1. behave as though sexually attracted to someone, but playfully rather than with serious intentions. "she began to tease him, flirting with other men in front of him" synonyms: trifle with, toy with, tease, lead on, philander with, dally with, make romantic advances to, court, woo, vamp; More experiment with or show a superficial interest in (an idea, activity, or movement) without committing oneself to it seriously. "a painter who had flirted briefly with Cubism" synonyms: dabble in, toy with, trifle with, amuse oneself with, play with, entertain the idea/possibility of, consider, give thought to, potter about/around/round with, tinker with, dip into, scratch the surface of "those conservatives who flirted with fascism" compliment [ noun kom-pluh-muhnt; verb kom-pluh-ment ] noun an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale. a formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: The mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him. compliments, a courteous greeting; good wishes; regards: He sends you his compliments. verb (used with object) to pay a compliment to: She complimented the child on his good behavior. to show kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor: He complimented us by giving a party in our honor. verb (used without object) to pay compliments.

[@thriftyfreebies]

Lumma The key part there was “playfully rather than with serious intentions”. I think context may play a part in just how clear not having serious intentions comes across. It’s a subtle thing. Flirting isn’t really the same as just giving a ‘sexual compliment’. I dunno, say you’re out buying some new undies or a nice dress and hand them over to the cashier to scan, and they ask “Who’s the lucky guy?” in a playful tone, that would be flirty and make you feel good about yourself, yet it’s not really a creepy/threatening situation if the cashier desk is between you and after giggling and walking off, you never see or hear from that cashier again. It’s not exactly a compliment, is it? It’s a subtle and suggestive question that makes you feel desirable without explicitly saying it. And if I was the other half of either of the people in this scenario, I don’t think it would bother me either.

[@thewiseturtle]

One thing I've learned recently is that there are four basic levels of attraction, and specifying which one I have for someone helps immensely in clarifying what I like about them: physical - imagining enjoying physical intimacy with them (sex or just snuggling) emotional - imagining making creative/artsy stuff with them intellectual - imagining solving interesting practical problems with them philosophical - imagining exploring the deepest awe and wonder of the universe with them I rarely, if ever, have all of these for anyone, but many people I find I have one or two of them with. Knowing which ones apply to each individual helps me be appreciative of them more clearly and more creatively.

[@erikthiele289]

It's comforting to read that somebody thinks the same way about their relationships. I often thought I am overthinking, being too analytical with my friends. But this has helped me feel normal.

[@thewiseturtle]

@JONES All social animals are polyamorous. We're just not all poly-sexual. As in we love many different individuals in different ways, from mom, to dad, to children, to friends, to famous people, to teachers, to lovers. Most humans are monogamous for fairly long stretches of time, though, since it's more energy efficient to invest in just one well-picked long term life-partner type relationship and leave the rest of the loves we have to be less physically and logistically intertwined (as in not having sex, sharing lifetime projects, etc.)

[@thewiseturtle]

I prefer to be accurate in communication, rather than fall into the trap of saying X while meaning Y. Polyamory is loving many. Polysexual would be having sex with many. It's an important distinction. And in my experience a lot of polysexuals have a hard time distinguishing between the different levels of love, and sort of lump them all into one "lover" category. Which is fine, as long as everyone's honest and open about it.

[@KateLate____]

@grayce domeierMarry them

[@pranav5273]

@@thewiseturtle I disagree that everyother action taken by us ,has a logical meaning behind it.

[@acs197]

I tried flirting... But I just ended up feeling like a creep. Not because I was crude or rude. Just didn't feel right to me. I think I'm an alien, lol.

[@shashwatsinghpokharel2540]

No one cares. I don't know you. But I can feel you.... bro? sis? bister?

[@yairmoreno9091]

I can relate to you so badly! I feel unnatural and even dumb... but i aslo take it with humour ha ha ha

[@dorelbaz8939]

I guess people like me and you aren't built for it.

[@ricopine303]

I feel you on the 👽 part, but when you save it for someone you see more than just attractive it almost comes naturally if you pull the trigger holms

[@SpeedyClause1]

Its a skill and you gotta practice to get better

[@Rayka_96]

Nothing was said, but in many words

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

That's why I stopped following this channel but it still pops up sometimes. It's just so much bla bla and big words but no actual content.

[@HolisticDramaFree]

😂😂😂 true

[@humanbng7123]

Very true lol😂😂

[@wwaxwork]

Love this. I used to work retail & one of my favorite parts of the job was harmless flirting a little with customers. I'm not anything other than pretty average looking but when you hit a customer that knew how to flirt back it was a lovely highlight in a long boring day.

[@maythesciencebewithyou]

Why can't people just be direct and honest.

[@goji5887]

Because people value acting on a certain social standard most of the time...

[@koninkrijkdernederlanden8711]

Goodbye Cruel World Nope. Way too long: "YOU. ME. SEX. NOW."

[@megalynnwolf2168]

Because people want acceptance from other people

[@Xdrone128]

8 month comment but i feel like most people fear rejection and acceptance atleast thats how i feel

[@SplendidNinja]

That’s just not how this works.

[@Crucio_Occidere]

As a man , I've always been like this my entire life . I fail to see the ugly in people except for when they actually bare it . I see beauty in literally everything .

[@Hyndergogen9]

Is it just me or is this video completely incongruent with reality? Like it was made by aliens who had read about flirting but never really understood it. I was always under the impression flirting was for the purpose of signaling interest in someone either sexually or romantically, and yet apparently it's a wholly altruistic act or a wholly manipulative one with now actual links to real flirting.

[@taigada1350]

Well, they say its much more.They broaden the term! It sounds like they take giving a compliment as "flirting". The art of complimenting each other, so to say.

[@USful]

What's not often realized is that the makers of the video are actually flirting with us about flirting. In the manner that they're doing it, it's alluring you into what flirting is and is slowly convincing you that they are in the right and that it should be as they present. Overall, it's pretty much a very persuasive person with a british accent who talks about flirting while flirting about flirting. It's pretty much smooth talking in a positive notion (the twist) in how flirting can be perceived and used so that it isn't manipulative. You're trying to get what you want, but also improving how the person feels in their self worth. You can easily state your intent while you flirt, and see where it goes.

[@acharich]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@QuesoCookies]

That's exactly why they started the video saying flirting has a bad name. Because it's become so intertwined with sex, it's become very difficult for people to flirt or be flirted with without the recipient immediately concluding sex is the intention or only acceptable end result, which just amplifies the feeling of rejection should that not be the case. They're suggesting flirting has the very powerful ability to affirm someone's desirability, which improves their outlook and self-image, even if no sex has occurred as the result of that flirting, and humanity, in general, would benefit from more people learning to flirt and eagerly seek to highlight what makes one another desirable and accept the honesty of these flirtations without needing them to be preludes to sex. Compliments can be used to highlight something about a person that makes them good, useful, acceptable, or likable, and those are all things people want/need to feel, but flirtation specifically highlights what makes a person sexy or erotic, which, even though some people might not like to admit it, are things people want and need to feel as well.

[@JosePablo24]

yep, this video is completely, a hundred percent: autistic.

[@killlamas57]

Literally no one has ever flirted with me. That's hilarious omg 😂

[@caseyharrington4947]

You haven't met me yet ;P

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

And there is the first one right?

[@SapphosGalPal]

Maybe they did but you didn't know it? Happens a lot. I'm the friend who has to explain to my other friends that the person they were talking to was interested in them.

[@xinic5]

I have older sisters who have told me before (mainly when I was younger and spent more time with them) that a girl talking to me in a store or some place was interested in me, or that some girl was "checking me out" or something. I'm not sure if it's true, or if my sisters just enjoy the idea of seeing their brother get a girls attention and see what they want to see.

[@nrsimsek]

I love this channel, but this video seems really pointless. I thought I miss the points while watching the video, then I watched it again! Wasted my time twice!

[@mephistophelesthesilentchi3446]

I think people take flirting too seriously, in assuming that it preludes sex, in assuming that it's malicious/ manipulative or even in assuming it means nothing at all. Our self doubts and anxieties make it difficult to appreciate it's potential for good regardless of the intent, it's good to distinguish a good flirt from a bad one within others but more so within yourself.

[@hetdowsha2968]

+ Mephistopheles the silent chief If someone shows sexual interest in me even though they're not really sexually interested then it makes it hard to take their words serious about anything. This video says that a good flirt does it to make others feel good about themselves but really, how many people actually do it for that reason? Let's say a 15 year old girl is flirting with a 35 year old man is it so harmless then?

[@henrifrancois3401]

mephistopheles the silent chief I'm gonna take a guess that you're a huge flirt?

[@nobody2662]

Het DowSha I’m a 15 year old guy. Older women, some in their 80’s flirted with me all the time. I never felt like they really would have sex with me now (not that I would agree to that anyway). I don’t know, it was kind of fun and funny. Some of the regular ones kinda became kinda like friends. They would give me good advice about a girl I was dating, life and tell me stories about back in their day. Maybe it’s different fir a girl my age in the same situation though because a lot of Percy old dudes really do want to have sex with them now with their wrinkly old bodies.

[@ImmaterialDigression]

Nobody flirts with me RIP

[@peterlarssonhedlof6515]

ImmaterialDigression The swedish style of flirting is to sell your self on the market by using others. Exemple A. You say you have better ,noble,cleaner,kinder,heart when that guy B. You create a status work C. You know all the hip dudes D.Be proud and say at least your not a child molester,rapist,or a hooker buyer E.Burn haircells on others F.Claim that you never ever have had bad breath, smelly feet,shit in rectum G. Say that you have the answers to all the problems in the world H.Backstabbing I . Feed yourself with high opinion of yourself K.accuse others of just making fun of others and not themself L. Be like Boss M.Use money to deliver a lifstyle N.Flirt O. Use metaphores like cup of tea not twogirls one cup in my appartment P.Accuse others of being gay Q. Threw butteracid on others clothes R.Destroy other peoples sleep S.Dont put Rohypnol in others drinks T. Join the majority U .Aim high W. wank a lot but never addmit it X Accuse others of being Racists Y.Be the strongest powerlifter in the room Z. Say you are from another country

[@Anderson-rt7yk]

Maybe you're bad at noticing it, or it's hard for you to notice. Probably because people are flirting with you all the time. ;)

[@ImmaterialDigression]

I don't talk to people so they aren't flirting with me all the time :P

[@maisydog]

ImmaterialDigression I also thought this too... Until one of the people I worked with turned to me and said the guy I'd just spoken to was flirting. Looking back on it, it was so obvious but I can never recognise it when it's actually happening. I don't expect to be flirted with so I never notice.

[@hundmund3452]

same bruh

[@PeterMasalski93]

Why, how and & when to Flirt. Step 1: Be attractive Step 2: Don't be unattractive Step 3: Be hot, pretty, beautiful, good looking or handsome If you don't follow these steps you might be trialed for harassment or inappropriate lewd behavior. So make sure to follow these steps, especially step 1.

[@Trump-a-Tron]

Perfectly summarized. The difference between a bold, flirty man and a creep -- is looks.

[@fate.7806]

Brought to by the black pill gang

[@judaspriest9843]

The jaw is the law

[@GNARGNARHEAD]

this video should be called one idea about flirting

[@Aricks1]

This is a brilliant video, a nuanced and insightful view of flirting. There some here finding fault with it and I don't really understand why. Someone suggested that the title is misleading; another claims that it's too vague. The title is "Why, How & When to Flirt." This is what the video does, it considers the why, how and when to flirt just as promised. No, it's not an instructional video, it's observational and informational. It's the best examination and defense of flirting that I've seen to date and, I thoroughly enjoyed it as I do pretty much all School of Life videos.

[@prestonhall5171]

Most titles phrased that way imply instruction, not insight. A better title would be much more open-ended: "The How, When, and Why of Flirting". Makes the content much more clear.

[@Danielwastakenwastaken]

This was really insightfull, thanks

[@IronMetel5]

For me, I think the title's alright if you omit the "how". It feels like a "Why and When to Flirt".

[@WalaaHamdan126]

I wish you rather talked about when it's OK to flirt and when it's not.. The example of flirting in the kitchen office or with the CEO and the cleaner just sound like unwelcome interactions.. Don't forget that flirting can also be used as a power play

[@youtubedrifter5594]

Stop being sensitive

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

@@youtubedrifter5594 Stop being insensitive and myopic.

[@theharshtruth8563]

@MadDilla ATCQstarr If she calls you "honey", just make her do extra work for you and smile.. then when it's time to pay for your food, don't leave her a tip.

[@CK88NL]

As a guy who has struggled with jealousy in past relationships, I think when your girlfriend (or bf or apache helicopter, whatever you're into) flirts around it can make you unsure whether she likes you enough. Sure, everyone likes the attention, but when a girl is getting too much attention by numerous guys, she is more likely to compare you with one of them and dump you when "things are not going that well". Of course, the other guy has shown her only the positive aspects of his personality and it will take her a few months of dating him before she realizes that he is not that great after all. In essence, flirting is the virus which can cause a relationship to slowly fade because of "better options our there"... I need a drink.

[@caseyharrington4947]

So whenever she faces any trouble she has to jump boat instead of being strong enough to face her problems? I feel like there's a lesson to be learnt from her story

[@caseyharrington4947]

So whenever she faces any trouble she has to jump boat instead of being strong enough to face her problems? I feel like there's a lesson to be learnt from her story

[@CK88NL]

It won't happen overnight, but she will know there are better guys out there and she is more likely to think that "she deserves something better" and that she shouldn't waste time on trying to fix things and discuss about the relationship issues. It's been three years since we broke up and I still get sick to my stomach when I think about her. I guess you can say I've got issues. *That* is the lesson to be learned.

[@xinic5]

Considering in our culture men are generally expected to initiate everything. So women are more likely to get approach by guys interested in them, giving themselves are more inflated sense of attractiveness and inflated sense of available men to them, than a guy of "equal" attractiveness will feel about available women to him. It seems like guys are more likely to give a girl a chance to prove herself. Where as a girl seems more likely to fall for a guy who best presents himself first, and later reveals to not be as perfect as he first appeared. Obviously, being a male there is a bias in what I say. But I try there not to be.

[@CK88NL]

+xinic5 Well said. The thing is that usually, a guy will flirt with a girl because he likes her sexually (ie mostly based on her appearance), which is fine. However, many girls think this is enough for a guy to stick around and actually like her in the long-term for *who she is*. When you are in a relationship you have to deal with the difficult aspects of her personality as well, making you seem "less fun" than those guys who are flirting with her. Once she falls for one of them and she realizes that they will only see her as an outlet for sex and are not really interested in who she is, what she has to say, or what she likes, the girl is likely to fall into the fallacy of thinking the typical "all men are pigs". It's not a debate about the much used "Good guy vs Bad boy" logic, it's more that she fails to recognize that some guys "want her" while other guys "appreciate her". She is thus more likely to dump someone who appreciates her for the excitement and the adventure a guy who wants her can provide, only for a short while. It takes a special kind of girl to weigh what is really important in her life and not allow herself to be easily seduced by the distractions around her (and there are many distractions indeed). I'm not a prude, I'm just a hopeless romantic.

[@bolivar1789]

Thank you for such a tender lesson! I am not really active on that front, but I confess that back then, when I had the chance to go to Cuba, I thought it was so nice that everyone there called you " my love". On the streets, in houses, at museums, at coffee shops, even at the cathedral ( really! )...In Turkey if you want to talk to a stranger, let's say to ask for a direction, you would call him "my brother", or if he is elder, you would say " my uncle" or "my grandpa", which is all very warm too and I really like it. But if you think about it twice, there is something very sick, suppressing and suffocating about a society that forces you to see everyone as a part of "one big family". So you are not supposed to even "imagine" anything else with that guy. Because if instead of " my brother", you said " my love", not to go to bed with him, but just for the warmth of the expression, you would definitely be seen as a woman of a dubious category! And I may be unfair, but if you did the same thing in Germany, I guess that guy would most probably feel himself " attacked in his personal sphere". ( German friends, please don't feel offended. Ich meine es nicht " wertend". ) So I think I like the Cuban version much better! They keep saying my love all the time but it is not that they all sleep with each other all the time. ( Well actually they kind of do that too... But it is also fine if everybody is fine...) If we all lived in warm countries, and if we had the chance to grow up in societies that didn't repress us in so many different ways, I am sure we would all flirt more.

[@rushabhgothi8880]

Hello German!

[@Jason-ge5en]

Hallo

[@bolivar1789]

@@Jason-ge5en Hello.

[@bolivar1789]

@@rushabhgothi8880 Hello.

[@estebanvenegas89]

Feel free to be yourself at any moment. That's ok as long as you are happy with it :)

[@originaltrilogy1]

So how does your partner feel when they see you being "a good flirt" with someone else?

[@haveagoodday629]

Flirting IS cheating if you're in a relationship. I'm not much of a flirt as a single person because I don't want to give anyone the wrong ideas. I'd rather have someone be as direct with me as possible. Let me know your intentions up front so I don't get wrong ideas either. Flirting causes confusion whether you're flirting as single or not

[@likearollingstone007]

Flirting is a sport. Like personal hygiene

[@badhorseification]

I actually got a lot out of this video. I generally don't flirt, and I avoid people who flirt because it feels like unwarranted attention, especially to the physical. But if I think back on examples of people who have successfully made it a fun endeavor, it really does break down walls and make people more comfortable around each other. Flirting as a means to an end is generally unwanted and uncomfortable attention, but flirting from someone you know you aren't going to sleep with generally has a positive, light hearted effect. It really does make your day and make you feel comfortable in your own skin. It's best when its just for fun.

[@LucianaQuinto]

Is "bad flirting" when your boyfriend is overtly praising, teasing, laughing at his female friends in front of you? Then texting them, laughing, telling you how amazing they are, baking a cake for them, ordering special giftsfor them online, reparing their bike, etc? A suggestion for a video: Difference from "flirting" vs. "emotional affair"?

[@soulbelly7671]

He is cheating

[@Htds9]

Your boyfriend is either the nicest man in the world or he's cheating on you.

[@mypalAbra]

Luciana Quinto those all sound like normal things friends do.

[@nappybiscuit]

I think that is a question best left for your father to answer.

[@CaeruleaTigris]

Well either he's cheating, he's secretly gay, or he's just a good friend and you're insecure af. Either way, it's not looking good for you.

[@zerowofiles]

Im here to avoid accidentally flirting when I have no intentions of doing it

[@pikachulove5468]

Well that was very interesting.. I still don't think my Boyfriend would like it if I became a good flirt. XD And I wouldn't like it if he flirted with many women... >_< Did I miss the point of the whole video?

[@egusisoup1826]

@@matthewworrall6582 no

[@LaurentumEclectic]

Completely disagree with this. Context is a thing. Flirting should not be encouraged as an alternative to sex if the person(s) are in a committed relationship. That behaviour can steamroll out of control and encourages a lack of trust and interest from the partner and others around them. Flirting can often be misinterpreted by partners as something more, as it can by the person being flirted at. There are many reasons why people might flirt when in a relationship, and most relate to psychological and existential insecurities which should not be pandered to or justified as this video attempts to do. The common view where I come from is that flirting leads to sex. Telling people that they are just 'doing it wrong' and that they should do it more often is not at all constructive. I've seen flirting go very wrong on a large number of occasions, wrecking families and facilitating sexual harassment and assault. I would advise everyone to take this video with a liberal pinch of salt.

[@Dismythed]

This is only confusing. Flirting should only take place between two available people that are genuinely interested in a relationship with each other. Period. Flirting can only ever confuse otherwise. There is no one who watched this video who got any other message than that they should flirt, and yet received zero information about what exact form a flirt should take in any given situations. It was just a bunch of bogus generalizations that sound good, but impart no actual information. Compliments are the one and only way we make others feel good about themselves and encourage good behavior, NOT flirting. Unresolved sexual tension only ruins relationships. It can never improve non-sexual relationships. Indiscriminate flirting with cashiers and the like makes you look indiscriminate. It may make them feel good, but if you think there is any way for them not to take it sexually, then you are deluding yourself. This video is simply irresponsible and spreading false confidence that will almost certainly bring down the self-esteem (and self-valuation) of those vulnerable enough and desperate enough to try it.

[@purplegoat2500]

an excessively negative view of oneself is characteristic of maturity? I think a realistic view of oneself is characteristic of maturity..

[@MRBA1RD]

I don't like the idea that people flirt without sexual intention. Otherwise its just cheeky banter.

[@godemperormeow8591]

Compliments and flirting are two different actions. Compliments lets others know that we are friendly while a proper flirt challenges the target. Never overvalue someone who is capable of malicious acts upon you. Simply set up a trap that can lead towards to some god damn fun in your lives without sacrificing your purpose.

[@citrusforce]

What the hell are you people talking about? Flirting IS a precursor for sex. It's how we let people know that we're interested. It is with that purpose in mind that we should learn how to flirt. If someone flirts with you only to shut you down when you actually approach them with intent, it will not only be disappointing (and embarrassing) but it might very well make you feel inadequate for not being able to properly read the signs. Flirting without intent to have sex is confusing and enraging and you shouldn't do it. And the people behind this channel are irresponsible for suggesting otherwise. Shame!

[@Audioworm]

I agree and I don't agree. On one hand, I agree that flirting- even good flirting- should generally only be done if you intend for it to lead to sex, for the simple reason that it's what people have come to expect from flirting - and like you said, it's confusing and irritating when it doesn't work out that way. That said, I kind of like the sentiment these guys are going for. But I think it wouldn't work out the way they expect it would - not with the way flirting is viewed today.

[@sansculottist]

Stings badly when you're single and looking for someone and you constantly get flirted at but nothing romantic or sexual ever follows up. I guess you can interpret it to reaffirm your attractiveness but I feel that wears off way too quickly and you become cynical.

[@utvara1]

Bittersweet Existence are you male? you ppl who dont get approached and dont look bad are actually giving off negative signals

[@threebruises9583]

utvara1 yea but what's the point I just don't like to find some chick out of nowhere who looks ok but has a cold heart it's pointless like their is no love at all only heartaches

[@shinesobright2408]

Vegaño Loveocado I feel you

[@WendyHtWang]

After watching this video and going out to flirt with others: "I am on an important psychological mission: to restore balance to your view of yourself! I am pioneering a crucial democratic science!"

[@sinoroman]

what i learned: nothing

[@CorbbinGoldsmith]

That's because you have 0 social skills and I'm running on caffeine at 2 AM, after waking up far too early, and thus, I will end up writing run-on sentences instead of writing sales letters that blow your mind, and then falling asleep on my keyboard making 99.99% of my sales letter look like ....fhtudgfkdsghkjfdgfdgjksjkhfdgfhtudgfkdsghkjfdgfdgjksjkhfdgfhtudgfkdsghkjfdgfdgjksjkhfdgfhtudgfkdsghkjfdgfdgjksjkhfdgfhtudgfkdsghkjfdgfdgjksjkh.... when I wake up the next morning. Ideally, though I would be asleep at this time, but because of the neck on my turtleneck, the skin on my back tends to wind around slowly, rather than quickly like it normally does, and the sentences tend to meld together forming a conglomerate-style sentence which I call a "meta-sentence" These meta-sentences can be used by horses, to draw a horse and buggy, and now are used by most people which I call, "meta-people". Meta people are used by moths to make string, and they weave the string into long merkins that are used by Chinese royalty to show off their use of masculine values, that make statements about the current situation in the media, that talks about falukorv. Please excuse my Swedish. Falukorv is also used by Scots to make haggis whisky, which has the most unpleasant smell, and make jaw-bones crackle when it enters your butthole. This tends to happen quite often in the north, because of the lack of normal sanitation, and lack of cuticles. Lack of cuticles tends to end up in people spending too long in the outhouse, and clogs up drains the world around. You should really be careful about where you put your cuticles. There are so many places to put your cuticles. Just don't put them there, Jack. Just a little bit of peanut sauce makes the heart happy. So many stews are added to the mix, that I am not really sure where one starts, and the others end. It's a bit confusing. Please use stews widely, across the entire globe. I don't know you, but I want to say that you are one hell of a KZbin commenter. That's about it. If you want to hear more, please reply.

[@logan5769]

Da fuck!

[@tulip5658]

Corbbin Goldsmith r u ok?

[@theharshtruth8563]

@@CorbbinGoldsmith Take your meds, son.

[@jc_hz4196]

Feel the same way, a lot of talk very little content.

[@jamaicanlova2832]

I have a court case coming up and the judge is a female. I'm gonna flirt with her and see how that turns out! wish me luck!

[@maharafaibrahimacoulibaly298]

I think he made it clear. Flirting is not the absence of sex. It is not the presence of sex either. It is a process where you give pleasure to another human being without necessarily having sex with her or him.

[@chrisquisha2429]

you explained this in a really convoluted way, but I'm pretty sure the main message is to just open up more to random people and complement/admire something about them during those times when you kinda want to but don't want to make yourself vulnerable, and I think that's pretty cool.

[@alextilson9741]

As someone with Asperger's syndrome, flirting and other very basic social interaction topics that usually come naturally are ones that I seriously struggle with. Would it be possible for The School Of Life to make a video aimed towards people from an autistic disposition on such matters? I would find this extremely helpful.

[@mrtitanium427]

instant social anxiety. eek

[@BenjaminCronce]

I identify as on the spectrum. I can identify emotions others are having, but since I don't really have them myself, I don't "know" intuitively that a person "should" feel a certain way. Luckily I also have a strong theory of mind and can emulate emotions to the point that I can feel them for others. Interesting because I haven't done much of maturing feelings for myself, which can make me a bit hyper-empathetic since processing strong emotions that I see in others can be difficult when I haven't had the experience of processing them for myself.

[@Theendman42]

This has been 6 years, but I also have aspergers and I learnt that while there are some who are naturally flirty, most aren’t. It is a skill to be learned. If most were natural, then dating tips and flirting advice wouldn’t be as popular a topic as it is. As long as you can love yourself, while not taking all your interactions with people too seriously, and just have fun and be goofy, it will work wonders.

[@alextilson9741]

@@Theendman42 honestly, in those 6 years, my dating life has significantly improved. And looking back, I completely agree. Most of our difficulties are the same as nuerotypical people, it's just worse because we don't have the same toolkit for communication and empathy. So it makes sense how the solution is almost exactly the same as well; just work on yourself and the rest will eventually come naturally, it just takes a bit more time.

[@alextilson9741]

@@mrtitanium427 also, yeah... this is a huge component to it as well. Its hard to be confident when you dont naturally understand social dynamics and how to read other people. But again, that also comes with time.

[@kibavlood5826]

all the people commenting are very very very sexy and appealing; good day~

[@aaron-4062]

Can we start at the fucking beginning please. Where are women. I seriously don't know, I only ever see them rushing by. I would enjoy talking to one immensely please send help.

[@adarshgaurav1124]

i dont flirt because i dont wanna look creep

[@Hyperian]

"how to reliably get friend zoned"

[@Phreakrider]

You clearly missed the point here.

[@egusisoup1826]

@@Phreakrider the point is this video is meaningless besides an ego stroke and justification for people who play flirt